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Located in the heart of Bangkok Chinatown on exciting Yaowarat Road, the district’s famous main road, Shanghai Inn is Bangkok’s only design hotel that sits right in the hub of the city’s historic Chinese culture and enterprising spirit. With many fascinating shops and stalls tucked in a maze of alleyways and an incredible array of delicious street side Chinese and seafood cuisine; there’s never a dull moment here. It’s also close to the famous Chao Phraya River, for exotic boat tours during the day and a romantic dinner cruise in the evening.

The nearby Hua Lumpong MRT Station provides a direct connection to the underground mass transit and BTS sky train network which connects you to major shopping malls such as Siam Paragon and Siam Square, as well as Silom, Sathorn and Sukhumvit Roads in the Central Business District, providing quick and easy access to all sightseeing, shopping, dining, and business destinations, making it perfect for both leisure and business travelers.

Perfect Location

Transportation	View Map
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Hua Lampong MRT station	10 minutes / by Walk
Siam Paragon Shopping center	15 minutes by Taxi Price 60 Baht
MBK Shopping Center	15 minutes by Taxi Price 60 Baht
Silom Business Distric	10 minutes by MRT Price 20 Baht
Chatuchak Weekend Market	by MRT Price 20 Baht
Khao San Road Night Market	20 minutes by Taxi Price 60 Baht

Tourist thailand Attraction
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Wat Trimitwitthayaram	by Taxi or Tuk Tuk Price 40 Baht
The Grand Palace	by Taxi or Tuk Tuk Price 40 Baht
Little India	by Taxi or Tuk Tuk Price 40 Baht
** approximate time and taxi charge.
* Shanghai Inn do not provide parking service**

China Town

This warren of fascinating shops, stalls and alleys is where the movers and shakers of Thailand's economy got their start. The area has been the main trading center for the Chinese community in Thailand since they moved from their former site near the Grand Palace some 200 years ago. Everything from household and electronic goods to Chinese medicine and antique ceramics can be found here. It’s also a great place for deals on gold, and obviously the city’s best Chinese food. Some stores and restaurants are open 24 hours.

Opening hour : 06:00hrs midnight. No admission fee.

Vimanmek Palace

Made entirely of rare golden teak, this beautiful palace was built in 1901 by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). It is located behind the National Assembly Building. The 3-storey palace contains 81 rooms, halls and antechambers. It was extensively restored by order of HM Queen Sirikit and houses priceless treasures and a collection of late 19th c and early 20th c royal memorabilia. The palace’s Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall houses Thailand’s first Handicraft Museum, displaying masterpieces of nielloware, Thai silk and exquisite Liphao basket ware. The palace includes the Royal Carriage Museum, with excellent examples of antique royal horse-drawn carriages.

The Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha

The most famous destination in Bangkok, this is the city’s icon and the cultural destination most frequently visited by both tourists and local people. The Grand Palace is famous for its gorgeous architecture and elaborate murals. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is renowned as the most beautiful and revered Buddhist temple in Thailand.

The temple complex contains many magnificent temples in a variety of architectural styles. The complex also includes the Royal Thai Decorations and Coin Pavilion, which displays a permanent collection of royal regalia, decorations, medals and coins dating back to the 11th century.
Visitors are advised to wear polite attire. Shorts, tank tops, and slippers are not allowed to be worn when visiting the temple as it is a sacred place of worship for Thai people.

Opening hour : 08:30hrs - 15:30hrs. Admission fee 250 Baht per person.
By Taxi (60 Baht / $1.50 U.S.); By Taxi: 15 minutes

Erawan Shrine

Located on the corner of the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel at the Rajdamri and Ploenchit Road intersection, this statue of the four-headed Hindu god Brahma is Bangkok’s most famous and popular shrine, and is believed to have the power to grant any wish that is asked of it. Many Thais and foreigners come to ask for blessings and give offerings of flower garlands, wooden elephants, and hire Thai classical dancers to perform for the statue. After the wish is granted, the worshipper is expected to return to the shrine and give thanks by giving more offerings. So many worshippers come to this shrine that the incense fumes are thicker than the traffic fumes at this busy intersection.

Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha Temple)

Wat Traimit is known principally for housing the world's largest solid gold Buddha. The 13th-century Sukhothai image is made of 18-carat gold and weights five tons.

Local Chinese residents come here to worship the Golden Buddha and to make merit by rubbing gold leaf on the temple's smaller Buddha images.

Opening hour : 09:00hrs - 17:00hrs. Admission fee 20 Baht per person.

Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha Temple)

Wat Pho is an important landmark in the Rattanakosin Area. It was constructed in 1832 by King Rama III as the first center of learning and education for Thai citizens. Wat Pho houses the famous Reclining Buddha image, which is 46 metres long and 15 metres high, plated with gold and inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
Visitors can enjoy the beautiful temple architecture, Buddhist artworks and murals and the famous traditional Thai massage school, where generations of healing wisdom and herbal knowledge have been passed down for centuries. Many visitors enjoy a break from sight seeing by getting a professional massage at the temple’s massage school.

Opening hour : 08:00hrs - 17:00hrs. Admission fee 20 Baht per person.

Wat Arun (Temple of the dawn)

The majestic Temple of the Dawn is one of the city’s best known landmarks and one of the most published images of Bangkok. It is located directly across the river from the Grand Palace. The temple consists of a magnificent 79-metre elongated prang (Khmer-style pagoda) and is surrounded by four smaller prangs. It is exquisitely encrusted with millions of glittering bits of shattered porcelain that had previously been used as ballast by trading vessels coming to Bangkok from China, a hallmark of the reign of King Rama III. The Emerald Buddha was briefly enshrined in this temple before King Rama I built the Grand Palace and moved the image across the river.

Opening hour : 08:00hrs -17:00hrs. Admission fee 20 Baht per person.

Wat Benchamabopit (The Marble temple)

This unique marble temple was built at the end of the 20th century, during the reign of King Rama V (whose ashes are kept in the base of the temple’s largest Buddha image). It is considered one of the finest temples in the world in terms of craftsmanship and architectural splendour, with European influences in the use of Italian Cararra marble, its classically perfect proportions, and use of stained glass windows. It house a superb collection of bronze Buddha statues and is located on the corner of Sri Ayuthaya and Rama V Road, across the street from Chitralada Palace.

Opening hour : 08:00hrs-17:00hrs. Admission fee 20 Baht per person.

Jim Thomson House & Museum

This elegant cluster of classic Thai wooden houses in a tropical garden is a museum showcasing both classic Thai architecture and Jim Thompson’s exquisite collection of Asian antiques. James H.W. Thompson, a self-made American entrepreneur, was the founder of the world renowned Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company. Jim Thompson’s greatest achievement was single-handedly reviving the dying Thai silk industry in the 60’s and 70’s and bringing Thai silk to international awareness, until his mysterious disappearance in the jungle. His achievements during 25 year stay in Thailand have won him much fame as the Legendary Thai-American. The museum includes a restaurant and shop.

Opening hour : 09:00hrs - 17:00hrs. Admission fee 100 Baht per person.

Khao San Road Night Market

Khao San’s fame as a backpacker mecca is known to young travelers around the world, and was the exotic location for the book and film The Beach starring Leonardo di Caprio. The area overflows with budget hotels, bars, cafes, eateries and funky shops. Its daily night market offers great shopping adventure in stalls selling funky and cheap chic clothes, shoes, music, jewelry, knick knacks, and snacks. It takes about an hour to browse around and longer if you stop for a drink here or a grab a bite from a stall there while looking for the ideal T shirt or hand-embroidered bag.

Opening hour : 18:00hrs - 01:30hrs. No admission fee.

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